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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder attempts to tackle Minnesota running back Rodney Smith during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Football looks for added strength in upcoming week

October 4, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Six months ago Brandon Snyder tore his ACL during a special teams drill. After a speedy recovery, the senior safety will try to make his season début this weekend...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley stiff arms a defender during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday Sept. 30, 2017. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football offers less than stellar numbers against Spartans

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 3, 2017

When it took on Penn State on Sept. 23, Iowa played a good football game. The defense was solid, the offense scored when it needed to, and the team never broke down. The same can’t be said about...

Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann tackles Michigan State tight end Matt Sokol during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Defense does its part against Michigan State

October 2, 2017

Iowa’s defense single-handedly kept things competitive against Michigan State, shutting out the Spartans in the second half, but the Hawkeyes could not capitalize. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is tackled for a loss during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday Sept. 30, 2017. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 17-10. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa football did scant right at Michigan State

October 2, 2017

Another forgettable offensive performance leaves Iowa with many question marks. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] What could go wrong for the Iowa football team on Sept. 30 did. It was...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) attempts to recover a fumble forced by Michigan State's Joe Bachie during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes continue their search for offense

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 30, 2017

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Iowa’s defense mostly held its ground against Michigan State on Sept. 30, just as it did on Sept. 23 against No. 4 Penn State. Similar to that game, the Hawkeyes couldn’t...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley fumbles the ball during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 30. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football drops second-straight; Loses at Michigan State

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 30, 2017

EAST LANSING, Mich. — It was déjà vu on Sept. 30 in Spartan Stadium, at least in the first two quarters. Iowa’s 77-yard drive for a touchdown in the first half en route to a 17-10 loss to Michigan...

Michigan State running back LJ Scott scores a touchdown putting them in the lead with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Behind enemy lines: Michigan State

Souichi Terada, [email protected] September 29, 2017

Both Iowa and MSU fans can’t forget the 2015 Big Ten Championship game. The Spartans came out on top to go to the College Football Playoff, but it was a defensive slugfest nonetheless. But ever...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 29, 2017

1) Penn State (4-0): [Stephen A. Smith voice] Saquon Barkley is a baaaaad man. He had more all-purpose yards than the entire Rutgers football team did last weekend. 2) Wisconsin (3-0): Quarterback...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Senior linebackers at helm of defensive leadership

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] September 29, 2017

The Iowa football team has seen its fair share of changes over the past few months. There was the transition of Brian Ferentz into taking over the offensive-coordinator position, the loss of a large...

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke during the Spartans' spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

By the Numbers: Michigan state

September 29, 2017

By Carter Melrose [email protected] After last week’s loss to Penn State, many are glad Michigan State doesn’t have a Saquon Barkley. Instead, Michigan State’s offense is spread rather evenly...

Iowa linebacker Bo Bower poses for a photo during Iowa Football Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Bo Bower

September 29, 2017

Daily Iowan football reporter Pete Ruden caught up with weakside linebacker Bo Bower, a senior from West Branch.  Daily Iowan: Who is your go-to music artist? Bo Bower: I got a lot of them. I really...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz calls timeout during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look to take Spartans down

Pete Ruden, [email protected] September 29, 2017

For Iowa fans, Michigan State is synonymous with the 2015 Big Ten Championship game. The fans remember the Spartans’ demoralizing 22-play, 82-yard final drive that meticulously picked the Hawkeyes...